Types of Data We Collect
We gather two distinct categories of data from you:
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1. Non-Identifiable Data: This category comprises information that is not linked to your identity and remains non-personal. It includes data such as usage statistics and general device information, such as your browser type, operating system, and device category. With this data, we do not have knowledge of your specific identity.
- 2. Personal Information: In this category, we collect data that you willingly provide to us, including names and email addresses when you use our contact form. Additionally, we may collect other identifiers such as your IP address, Device ID, and unique identifiers.
If you visit a website belonging to any of our clients that utilizes ExamineLink's services or click on one of our client's internet advertisement links, please anticipate that the following data will be gathered and stored: Your IP address, browser type, approximate geographic location, a unique user ID tag generated by a cookie on your computer, and information about the referring webpage or search engine, including the keywords used to locate the client's website.
Protection of Usernames, Passwords, Security, and Billing Information
All information collected during your use of our websites or services, especially sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, security questions and answers, and billing details, is treated as highly confidential. This data is securely stored on servers either owned or leased by us, housed within a private facility that benefits from robust physical and virtual security measures. Access to your data is further safeguarded through the use of a unique username and password. It is essential that you maintain the utmost confidentiality of your login credentials and refrain from sharing them with anyone.
Furthermore, we prioritize the training of our internal staff and any contracted personnel to ensure they handle sensitive customer information with the utmost care and adherence to our privacy standards. Failure to comply with these standards can result in the termination of employment with ExamineLink.
Rest assured, we place an unwavering emphasis on safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your sensitive information.
Registration and Billing Details
When you sign up for our services, you may be required to provide personal information such as your credit card details, address, and name. Rest assured that any data collected through the forms on our websites is transmitted to us using a secure SSL encrypted connection to guarantee the utmost safety of your information. To bolster your data's protection, we restrict both physical and virtual access to the servers where this information is stored.
For processing credit card transactions related to goods and services, ExamineLink relies on a trusted external secure solution. We have conducted rigorous audits to ensure that these companies employ comprehensive security measures to safeguard and securely transmit your data during every transaction. Your security and privacy are of paramount importance to us, and we take every step necessary to uphold them.
Additional Uses of Your Information
Beyond the purposes outlined earlier, we may utilize the personal information you provide us for the following reasons:
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1. Contact and Communication: We may contact you as needed to gather additional information required to fulfill your order, assess your satisfaction with our services, conduct surveys to enhance our products, inform you about available service upgrades, or update you on billing or technical aspects of your subscription.
- 2. Legal Compliance: ExamineLink may, under certain circumstances, be obligated to disclose personal or account-related information to comply with law enforcement agencies, judicial proceedings, legal matters, or to enforce the terms of our user agreements. Such disclosures may also be necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ExamineLink, our employees, our clients, or others.
Your trust is essential to us, and we ensure that your information is used judiciously and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Utilization of Cookies and Session Tracking
At ExamineLink, we employ cookies to monitor and collect data related to the usage of our websites and services. A "cookie" is a small piece of information that our website associates with your device during your visit. These cookies serve a multitude of purposes and typically do not contain personally identifiable information such as your name, age, address, or email address.
Furthermore, we utilize tracking cookies to enhance your browsing experience by simplifying access to specific sections of our websites. Additionally, we may gather other information, including your IP address, visit timestamp, and store user preferences in session data or cookies, all aimed at streamlining your navigation and interactions with our websites for your convenience.
Third-Party and Linked Websites
This privacy policy exclusively pertains to the website owned by ExamineLink and any other websites directly operated by us. It's important to note that we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the privacy practices of third-party entities. This encompasses external websites to which we may provide links or refer you for additional services. Your interactions with such third-party websites are subject to their respective privacy policies and practices.
How We Utilize the Information We Gather from You
The information we gather from you serves several key purposes:
- 1. Communication: We use this information to stay in touch with you, ensuring you're informed about our latest updates and developments.
- 2. User Experience: We tailor your browsing experience to make navigating our websites more seamless and personalized.
- 3. Security Measures: We employ this data to detect and potentially prevent any unlawful activities that may impact our website.
If you are on a website that employs our tracking cookies or code, please be aware that ExamineLink's primary aim in collecting your usage data is to clearly identify repeat visitors from the same source. This helps us deter any potential misuse of our client's pay-per-click advertisements. Importantly, your data will never be accessible to any third party aside from the specific ExamineLink client or our internal staff.
Furthermore, certain or all usage data may be used to generate reports, which are subsequently submitted to search engines. This process seeks refunds or compensation for the ExamineLink client. Rest assured that your data is handled with the utmost confidentiality and care throughout these procedures.
Business Transition
In the scenario where ExamineLink undergoes a change in ownership, such as a sale, acquisition, or merger with another company, it's important to note that your information and account data may be included as part of the transferred assets. In such an event, we will promptly notify you via email within 14 days of the transaction's occurrence. Additionally, we will post a notice of this change on the homepage of our website to ensure transparency and keep you informed.
Your Entitled Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have specific rights concerning your personal data. These rights can encompass:
- 1. Verification and Correction: The right to confirm and amend your personal information (including access, deletion, modification, or updating). For instance, if you believe your personal data is inaccurate, you can request corrections or deletions.
- 2. Access: The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- 3. Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information from our systems or servers, provided there are no legal obligations requiring us to retain it.
- 4. Data Processing Restriction: The right to restrict us from processing your personal information. For instance, you can request that we cease sharing your data with partners or third parties.
- 5. Data Portability: The right to request the export of your stored personal information for your own use.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights or raise concerns about how we have managed your data, please contact us via email at: [email protected] We are committed to addressing your inquiries and requests promptly and in compliance with applicable regulations.
External Websites
please be advised that we cannot be held accountable for the privacy policies and practices of external websites (including our clients) linked to from our site or those you may be directed to while using our site. We strongly recommend that when you depart from our website, you take the time to review the privacy statements or policies of any other websites you choose to visit. Your awareness and understanding of their practices are essential to your online experience.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
ExamineLink reserves the right to modify how we handle your personally identifiable information. These changes may occur without prior notice. We encourage you to regularly review this page each time you visit our website to stay informed about our most up-to-date privacy policy. Your ongoing awareness is crucial to understanding how we manage your data.